{"id":7247,"date":"2023-07-10T17:37:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T16:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/?post_type=project&#038;p=7247"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:11:33","slug":"future-voices","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/project\/future-voices\/","title":{"rendered":"Future Voices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-7250\" alt=\"Future Voices\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Website-Banner.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Website-Banner.png 1200w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Website-Banner-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Website-Banner-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Website-Banner-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns7247_873c45-43{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns7247_873c45-43 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns7247_873c45-43 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns7247_873c45-43 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns7247_873c45-43 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns7247_873c45-43 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns7247_873c45-43 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns7247_873c45-43 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns7247_873c45-43 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns7247_873c45-43\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn7247_ca0512-ec.kb-button{font-family:'Prohibition Round';}.kb-btn7247_ca0512-ec.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:32px;--kb-button-icon-size:32px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn7247_ca0512-ec kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#watch\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Watch the videos<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">project overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate Apples and Snakes\u2019 40th anniversary, we launched <em>Future Voices<\/em> \u2013 a project that seeks to nurture and grow emerging talent from across England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invited leading spoken word artists and filmmakers to run an intensive masterclass programme for the 40 emerging poets online. The aim of the programme war for participants to produce a short poetic film (one minute long) to accompany a new poem about their \u2018world\u2019 \u2013 their life, local environment or city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These videos are now available to view on online, both here and via our YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"watch\">The regions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out about all the artists taking part in Future Voices by watch the videos from the project:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/future-voices-london\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7742\">London<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/future-voices-north\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7737\">North<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/future-voices-midlands\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7753\">Midlands<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/future-voices-south-east\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7759\">South East<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/future-voices-south-west\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7767\">South West<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The artists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Milga Abraham, Triumph Arach, Seun Matiluko, Jay Sandhu, Polis Loizou, Ingrid McLaren, Aliyah Begum, Zakariye Abdillahi, Isaac Izekor, Sofe Barker, Gafar Fashola, Jasmin Thien, Blaize Alexis-Anglin, Obinna Iwuji, Mariah Wilde, Binta Yade, Princess Arinola Adegbite, Amy Langdown, Jay Mitra, Dan Loops, Toreh O&#8217;Garro, Louis Registe, Lauren Temple, Ella Otomewo, Bhumika Billa, Matt Alton, Charlotte Johnson, Francis, Xavier Mukiibi, Amy Anam Cara, Holly D M Oluwo, Tanya-Loretta Dee, Ga\u00ebtan Gauthier, Jonah Corren, Lesley Hayes, Eryn McDonald, Kane John Mills, Jaidah Spence, Jo Eades, Elena Chamberlain and Valentina Paz Huxley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Events are being held in each region to celebrate the work of the poets and are open to everyone to come along. Check out the socials for our partner organisations to see the latest event details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The programme outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>The partner organisations represent five regions across England \u2013 North, Midlands, London, South West and South East. Each poet has been assigned to groups of eight based on their location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partner organisations are: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngidentity.org\/\">Young Identity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearepunch.co.uk\/gallery37\">Gallery37<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poeticunity.org.uk\/\">Poetic Unity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peopledemcollective.com\/\">People Dem Collective<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MilkPoetry\/\">Milk Poetry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with support from the regional partners, each poet also received the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A commission of \u00a3500 to create a one-minute poetic film to accompany a new poem \u2013 both created by the poet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A programme of eight online masterclasses (each up to 2.5 hours long) hosted by professional filmmakers and poets. These included: idea generation in poetry, storytelling on film, performing to camera, DIY filmmaking, film storyboarding, and feedback sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An opportunity to share their work at a live celebration event with the regional partner at the end of the programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend an online closing symposium to reflect on the programme, feedback and to celebrate the work that has been created.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><em>A thank you to all our partners for taking part in Future Voices: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngidentity.org\/\">Young Identity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearepunch.co.uk\/gallery37\">Gallery37<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poeticunity.org.uk\/\">Poetic Unity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peopledemcollective.com\/\">People Dem Collective<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/Mark the launch of Hot Poets International, a scheme partnering poets and climate scientists, at an event featuring poetry, science, music and film.\">Milk Poetry<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-all-logo-1-1024x205.png\" alt=\"Gallery 37, Milk Poetry, Poetic Unity, Young Identity and People Dem Collective\" class=\"wp-image-7309\" style=\"width:515px;height:102px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-all-logo-1-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-all-logo-1-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-all-logo-1-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-all-logo-1-1536x307.png 1536w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-all-logo-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><em>This programme has been made possible thanks to funding from Fenton Arts and Idlewild Trust. With special thanks to support from Arts Council England.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-logos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7282\" style=\"width:446px;height:148px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-logos.png 900w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-logos-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/applesandsnakes.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Partner-logos-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>project overview To celebrate Apples and Snakes\u2019 40th anniversary, we launched Future Voices \u2013 a project that seeks to nurture and grow emerging talent from across England. 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